Economy Holding Some Young Entrepreneurs Back

The survey, funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, found that more than half of the Millennial generation â€” those ages 18 to 34 â€” want to start a business or have already started one. But 38 percent of young adults say they have delayed starting a business because of the economy, the survey found.

“This poll reveals a generation that is enthusiastic about entrepreneurship, and that is good news for the U.S.,” said Carl Schramm, president and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Foundation, “Fifty-four percent of the nation’s Millennials either want to start a business or already have started one. They recognize that entrepreneurship is the key to reviving the economy.”